스트레스 지각과 구강건강의 관련성

Abstract

ABSTRACT Objectives : The aim of this study was to investigate the factors related to stress perception.Methods : A self-reported questionnaire was filled out by 109 people living in Gimpo city from January 16 to April 15, 2013. The data were analyzed using SPSS window ver. 19.0(IBM CO., Armonk, NY, USA) for t-test, one-way ANOVA, and multiple linear regression analysis. Corresponding Author Jun-Seon ChoiDepartment of Dental HygieneCollege of Health ScienceGachon University191 Hambakmoero, Yeonsu-dongYeonsu-gu, Incheon 406-799, Korea.Tel : +82-32-820-4374 +82-10-2489-3194Fax : +82-32-820-4374E-mail : junseon@gachon.ac.krResults : Men and group of 59 years old tended to have higher stress p erception than women and those who over 60 years old, but the results were not stati stically significant. Stress perception was higher among the group with systemic dryness and oral dryness(each≥1) and the group reporting high difficulty in daily living due to oral problem(≥ 2)(p<0.05). Especially, the factor that was most correlated to stress perception was systemic dryn ess(β=0.347) followed by problem of daily living for oral problem(β=0.278, p<0.01).Conclusions : Systemic dryness and oral problem can increase the level of stress perception, mouth dryness and oral problems are a part of stress responses. Therefore, the regular health checkup must be done and early treatment to reduce stress perception as well as negative aspects caused by stress. It will contribute to the enhancement of publ ic health and life of quality.Key Words : mouth dryness, oral health problem, stress perception색인 : 구강건조, 구강건강문제, 스트레스 지각